AI Education Scholarships Promoted in Bipartisan Senate Bill

Education and career development opportunities in artificial intelligence would be bolstered under bipartisan legislation introduced Tuesday.

The Senate Commerce Committee’s top Democrat Maria Cantwell (Wash.) and panel member Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) have teamed up on a measure that would authorize the National Science Foundation to award higher education students scholarships to study AI.

The initiative comes as the emerging technology is transforming industries from healthcare to finance, and policymakers are aiming to help train and prepare the future workforce. The Senate duo last month also introduced a bill to support small businesses with AI training.

“As the capabilities of AI ...